Abstract: Method and apparatus for programming sensors in a security system comprising a central monitor for generating a localized magnetic pulse signal, and one or more sensors each incorporating a magnetic switch for sensing the magnetic pulse signal generated by the central monitor and in response enabling programming of the sensor with data encoded within the magnetic pulse signal.

Abstract: A security system for monitoring and detecting security breaches in a home comprises a central monitor and a plurality of remote sensors for one or more of fire, smoke, intrusion, appliance operation and the like. Each of the sensors has a transmitter for transmitting an electronic message when the sensor goes into an alarm condition. The central monitor has a receiver to receive the electronic messages. An electronic microprocessor system decodes the received electronic message and takes the necessary course of action in accordance with a programmable scheme retained in electronic memory of the microprocessor system. The central monitor has a speech synthesizer responding to inputs from the microprocessor system. A keyboard is provided on the central monitor for allowing a user to interact with the security system. The microprocessor system is programmable via the keyboard to permit the user to customize the programmable scheme to render it unique to the user.

Abstract: A display case for receiving a transmitter module and retaining the module in place is used in a security system which detects and monitors fire, burglary, emergencies, appliance failure and the like. Transmitter modules, which are placed at each of the sensors, transmit information to a central monitor. The display case for receiving the transmitter module is designed to present the module in open view so that the user can readily discern that the transmitter is in place. The display case cover includes provision to expose the transmitter while engaging the transmitter body to hold it in place in the display case.

Abstract: A security system for sensing the status of various security detectors used in, for example, home security such as fire, intrusion, emergency and appliance operation protection is disclosed. The detectors transmit, usually via radio frequency, various messages to a central monitor. To enable proper communication, the transmitters are programmed to transmit messages unique to the originating detector. The transmitters may be programmed at one station and then moved to the detector for insertion therein. During this transport, it is important that a volatile memory of the transmitter be retained. This is accomplished by a low power source. A disarming device is provided to disarm the transmitter during transport to prevent the transmitter from draining a short term power source by transmitting a message. This avoids the loss of any programmed information in the evaporative memory.

Abstract: Improvements in battery operated smoke detector electronics including micro power astable multi-vibrator circuitry which has fast reliable switching of the inverters and electronic circuitry for single or dual ionization chamber smoke detector which maintains constant smoke detector sensitivity throughout the usable life of the battery.